Jammin' the Blues was a short film released in 1944. It was directed by Albanian photographer Gijon Mili and produced by record producer and concert promoter Norman Granz. The film featured prominent jazz musicians re-creating an after-hours jam session. In addition to the film being visually beautiful, the music featured was swing before the arrival of…
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